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Message: [QUOTE="AlpharettaCuse, post: 3384188, member: 1466"] I read the NCAA’s response. They seem none too happy and used words like “defiant posture” and “disappointed“ that Kansas would not accept any responsibility. Kansas is denying all of the allegations, despite the fact that 3 of their recruits got paid by adidas, because they don‘t believe adidas is a booster. Other cases, like Syracuse‘s and Kansas’ own infractions cases from years ago were cited as precedent on booster status and coaching control. One thing that really stuck out is that Kansas still hasn‘t done anything in terms of compliance, changed anything with adidas or distanced the program from Gassnola or Gatto. NCAA noted that is a concern and a problem for KU. Also somehow, Larry Brown, is once again involved. Think the NCAA is going to hammer Kansas and Bill Self. Reading KU’s response to this response, it just seems defiant, uncooperative and full of fluff, especially with regard to how highly their compliance department is regarded by their peers. ”Institution's Failure to Monitor The University also strongly disagrees with the assertion that it failed to monitor the men's basketball program. The enforcement staff's allegations and conclusions regarding the University's compliance program are misguided. Kansas has one of the strongest compliance programs in the nation and it has been recognized by its peers nationally for its work. In addition, throughout this infractions process, Kansas has fully cooperated with the NCAA, participated in interviews, turned over requested materials and otherwise responded to all requests of the enforcement staff. The University takes seriously all NCAA and Big 12 bylaws, consistently provides education to its staff members, and monitors its programs to ensure compliance with these bylaws.” Yet Gassnola and Gatto, widely regarded by KU as dirty mobster types, had unfettered access to their program, players, recruits and family members. Kansas may be a blue blood, but the NCAA nearly destroyed them in 1988. They are in trouble. [/QUOTE]

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